Britain has entered a summer of discontent. Amid inflation levels not seen in decades, workers across the land are taking matters into their own hands with the only tool they have: the withdrawal of labour. Depending on which measure you use, inflation is at between 7.9 and 11.7 per cent …
Read More »Postman shares ‘number eight’ mistake people make that could stop them getting mail
TikToker and postman Ben Davis – who works for Royal Mail – has shared the ‘worst thing he’s even seen’ on the job – and claims it’s a common mistake that people fall victim to The postman spoke about the ‘worst thing he’s ever seen’ ( Image: @bendavis_86/TikTok) A postman …
Read More »GUBA leads Ghana Post to meet leadership of Royal Mail UK
Obour Ghana Post Management of Ghana Post has visited the Royal Mail at its Mount Pleasant Mail Centre (“Mount Pleasant”), its largest sorting office in London, for knowledge sharing and a tour of its operations and sorting processes. The visit, which was facilitated by Grow, Unite and Build Africa (GUBA) …
Read More »Crown Post Office workers to strike on July 11th
29 June 2022 Transport / Logistics Services While the Communications Workers Union (CWU) ballots its Royal Mail members over strike action, Crown Post Office Workers have voted to walk out over pay. Around 1,500 of them are to walk out over an offer of a 3% pay rise made by their …
Read More »Pound / Euro Exchange Rate Softens
The Pound Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate softened as the UK’s plans to unilaterally alter the Northern Ireland protocol has picked up steam as parliament voted in favour of the change, much to the chagrin of the EU. At time of writing the GBPEUR is trading around €1.16, relatively unchanged from …
Read More »‘Act of vandalism’ as Stoke Village’s post box removed by kebab shop
Hundreds of locals had signed a petition calling for the return of the post box in Devonport Road Stoke Village could be set to get its post box back after an ‘act of vandalism’ removed it. Hundreds of locals had signed a petition calling for the return of the post …
Read More »Letters: Talking it out (but no mail) – City AM
Letters to the editor, CityAM (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) I do hope that Royal Mail delivery workers going on strike won't lead to … Source link
Read More »Keep a hold of your cash
Tuesday 28 June 2022 5:00 am Letters to the editor, CityAM (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) [Re: Over seven in ten Brits worry for the elderly if UK goes cashless, yesterday] Your article speaks to a debate that is important to address. It is not just the elderly that would …
Read More »Post Office strikes: Full list of Post Offices set to close because of strikes – including one near Herts
Thousands of Post Office staff across more than 100 UK branches are set to strike next month over pay. Following the long-running dispute, members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) who work at 114 Crown Post Offices will strike next month. Members have said that they will walk out on …
Read More »Henley Regatta 2022: dress code, parking and everything you need to know
Henley Regatta is back for six action-packed days of racing. The event is undoubtedly the best-know regatta in the world and is often seen as a highlight of both the summer sporting calendar and social season. Henley Regatta 2022 marks the 183rd year of the event, with a record 419 …
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